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Hotel Elephant Park

3.0 star property
Hotel in Pinnawala with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Pool
Fusion cuisine
Outdoor pool
Superior Room, Balcony, Lake View | Free WiFi
Superior Room, Balcony, Garden View | Free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Hotel Elephant Park, Rambukkana, 71100
  • Place, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pinnawala Zoo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kandy Lake
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

DELUXE ROOM WITH BALCONY AND GARDEN VIEW

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Triple Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Superior Room, Balcony, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Superior Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, River View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Room with Balcony- River View | Free WiFi

Deluxe Room with Balcony- River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Pinnawala

Located within a leisurely stroll of Pinnawala Zoo, Hotel Elephant Park is within a 15-minute drive of Wewaladeniya King's Temple. This 3-star hotel has 7 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pinnawala Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Royal Botanical Garden - 46 min drive - 22.9 miles
  • Kandy Lake - 50 min drive - 26.4 miles
  • Temple of the Tooth - 51 min drive - 26.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kandy Railway Station - 44 min drive
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 70 - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ambasewana Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kopi Ceylon Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Pinnalanda - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Elephant Park

Hotel in Pinnawala with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Hotel Elephant Park features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a business center. Free parking is included with your stay. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and TVs. Refrigerators and phones are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Hotel Elephant Park
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
$44 nightly
The price is $53
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Elephant Park

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee: LKR 150 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: LKR 2500
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Breakfast fee: approximately LKR 150 per person
  • Early check-in fee: LKR 2500 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: 1 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Elephant Park?

Hotel Elephant Park provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Hotel Elephant Park?

This hotel is located in Pinnawala within a short 8-minute walk of Pinnawala Zoo. You'll also find New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden and Alagalla Mountain nearby.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Elephant Park?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Elephant Park include a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Elephant Park doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Elephant Park?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel Elephant Park?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include lake views.

Does Hotel Elephant Park have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Elephant Park have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Elephant Park serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Elephant Park allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Elephant Park.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Elephant Park?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Elephant Park?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy lake or garden views.

Does Hotel Elephant Park have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Hotel Elephant Park if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Hotel Elephant Park Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 67 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kurt

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great one night stay! We could see all the elephants from our room! It seems the property and rooms have been updated and they are clean and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

AgnesWoon, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable and interesting to be close with the el

Staff are friendly and helpful Breakfast is also good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ericka , USA Fl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the hotel staff was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Safari location

Really friendly staff, always helpful and flexible. Great food and amazing location for safari and elephant sanctuary
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel overlooking river where elephants bath

Other than a small stain on the wall and figuring out the A/C unit... everything was excellent with hotel. It is at a great location (overlooking river where elephants are bathed twice daily), the service (front desk, restaurant, housekeeper) were all excellent. We booked the room with the balcony overlooking the river (and this is highly recommended). You will definitely enjoy your stay at this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Elephants!!

The elephants are super cool to watch from the balcony. The room was big and clean and comfortable. The food was OK. It's all about the elephants! Staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

joydeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location right next to the river where the elephants bathe. However it is said that you receive free ticket into elephant park, however this is not completely true! We came early and were told we were not allowed to go down to the hotel early to check in without paying the ticket price because the elephants are bathing. So we had to either pay the ticket or wait until 4. Also the free ticket into the sanctuary is only for the bathing area you have to buy a new ticket to enter into the orphanage itself! Was a bit misleading!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Ray, Rye Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surprisingly good stat

Located so close to the river and elephants renovated rooms good menu well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

matt, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best kept secret

This hotel is far superior to its rating and should be redone, only stayed one night as touring but it had the best shower of all and a good night sleep and a breakfast feature that is proberbly one of the best in the world
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

chelsea , australia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Perfect hotel to see the elephants

I stayed here for one night. The location was fantastic, having prime access to the elephants. Room was new, clean and quiet. Breakfast was simple but delicious. There were 2 main downsides, firstly the check in/out times. 4pm check in and 12 check out. The reasoning is to access the area the hotel is in, you need a ticket (2500Rs) before 4. The second was a massage that the hotel insisted was part of the package. I requested for a female, only to have a male arrive after an hour waiting. He was unprofessional and I asked him to leave 3 times after feeling violated. Most of the staff were abruptly and unfriendly. I would still recommend this hotel due to the prime location. I wouldn't go into the orphanage if back again. I was able to feed the animals and chat to the trainers at the hotel without the thousands of people. Make sure you have smaller notes with you to tip however.

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location amazing

Fantastic location,friendly staff,limited menu,nothing to do in the area after 17,30 We would stay at this hotel again

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Room comfort

10/10 Excellent

WAN CHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for seeing the bathing elephants!

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location & Staff

We stayed at this location in 2014 and were happy with the staff. The accommodations weren't the best, but were okay ... On this trip we were pleasantly surprised with the upgrade ... The remodeling of the rooms to a more up to date environment. We are so happy with this place and will continue to visit because of the perfect location and the incredible staff and accommodations!

8/10 Good

nigel , pewsey England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

We checked in staff very friendly. Room was amazing and lovely and clean. Had a few minors but overall great hotel.

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scenic

At 8.30 am Elephants are brought from orphanage nearby you bathe. They literally walk past hotel front door to water which has runs under your bedroom balcony. A magical experience. Bedrooms spacious but plastic mattress protectors made beds sweaty.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Elephant overlook

Perfect location on the Maha Oya river, directly above where the elephants are brought to bath and play. Be sure to take a room overlooking the river. The hotel staff are friendly and accommodating! Also, make a point to be on the balcony facing the river at sunset... and look up! There is a large colony of fruit bats that nest up river and at sunset they fly as a group into the forest to feed!

10/10 Excellent

Maisarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel and great location

Must go hotel Nice place Nice breakfast I like the elephants on the river washing and hanging out.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hidden gem in, a must for elephant enthusiasts

Amazing view for a very fair price. The hotel offers premium housekeeping services and the food is great. But most importantly, you get to enjoy an amazing view of elephants bathing in the nearby river most of the day!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A life time experience.

We loved staying at the hotel, right in amongst the elephants. Watching them bathe in the river and so close to the elephant orphanage. Bottle feed two baby elephants.

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